Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, center left, tours a launch control center in Montana, June 3, 2026. Missileers demonstrated the disciplined procedures and teamwork required to maintain continuous alert status and ensure strategic readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier speaks with Capt. Jacques Soto, 40th Helicopter Squadron pilot, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 3, 2026. Through direct engagement with Airmen, Lohmeier gained firsthand insight into the leadership, professionalism and mission-focused culture that drive readiness across the 341st Missile Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier sits inside an MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 3, 2026. Airmen demonstrated how the Grey Wolf enhances responsiveness and security operations across dispersed missile field infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier dons tactical gear with assistance from Staff Sgt. Taylor Johnson, 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron tactical response force squad leader, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 3, 2026. The interaction provided firsthand exposure to the equipment, training and standards required of Defenders responsible for securing critical nuclear assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier greets Senior Airman Jonas Bauer, 40th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 3, 2026. The visit provided an opportunity for Lohmeier to engage directly with Airmen supporting rotary-wing operations and gain firsthand insight into their role in mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier speaks with Senior Airman Janeysi Laurel, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, at a launch facility in Montana, June 2, 2026. Direct engagement between senior leaders and Airmen fosters a shared understanding of mission requirements and the challenges associated with sustaining nuclear deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier tours a launch facility in Montana, June 2, 2026. Airmen provided an on-the-job demonstration of the maintenance, sustainment and daily operational efforts required to ensure the reliability of the Minuteman III weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, center, observes a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in Montana, June 2, 2026. The visit highlighted the Airmen, infrastructure and capabilities that sustain one of the nation’s most critical strategic deterrence missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, right, and Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing commander, pose for a photo in front of the “First Ace in the Hole” clock at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, June 3, 2026. The clock marks the day Malmstrom’s Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile force was placed on alert and reflects the enduring professionalism, vigilance and commitment of the Airmen who sustain the nuclear mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Under Secretary Lohmeier Visits Malmstrom AFB, Engages Airmen and Observes Operational Readiness Culture

Published June 8, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, center left, tours a launch control center in Montana, June 3, 2026. Missileers demonstrated the disciplined procedures and teamwork required to maintain continuous alert status and ensure strategic readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)